National Department of Health invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2026–2028.
Internship Application Closing Date: 01 June 2026
Internship Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
About the Internship Programme
The National Department of Health is offering a 24-month Graduate Internship Programme for unemployed graduates seeking practical work experience in the Public Service sector.
The programme aims to improve employability by providing workplace exposure and occupational-based training across different departments within the National Department of Health. Applicants who have previously participated in an internship programme will not be considered.
Internship Duration and Stipend
- Duration: 24 Months
- Monthly Stipend: R8 174.78 per month
Available Internship Opportunities
Human Resources Management and Development Internship (X4 Posts)
Reference Number: NDOH 30/2026
Required Qualification:
- Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Human Resources Management
- Human Resources Development
Organisational Development Internship (X1 Post)
Reference Number: NDOH 31/2026
Required Qualification:
- Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Management Services
- Operations Management
- Production Management
Employment Relations Internship (X1 Post)
Reference Number: NDOH 32/2026
Required Qualification:
- Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Labour Relations
Financial Management and Accounting Internship (X3 Posts)
Reference Number: NDOH 33/2026
Required Qualification:
- Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Financial Management
- Accounting
Supply Chain Management Internship (X4 Posts)
Reference Number: NDOH 34/2026
Required Qualification:
- Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Public Management
- Purchasing
- Transport Management
Internal Audit Internship (X3 Posts)
Reference Number: NDOH 35/2026
Required Qualification:
- Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Internal Auditing
- Risk Management
Information Communication and Technology Internship (X4 Posts)
Reference Number: NDOH 36/2026
Required Qualification:
- Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
Communication Internship (X2 Posts)
Reference Number: NDOH 37/2026
Required Qualification:
- Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Journalism
- Marketing and Communication
- Communication
Legal Services Internship (X3 Posts)
Reference Number: NDOH 38/2026
Required Qualification:
- LLB Degree (NQF 6) in Law
Office of the Director-General Internship (X2 Posts)
Reference Number: NDOH 39/2026
Required Qualification:
- Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Management
- Business Management
- Administration
- Public Management
- Office Management
- Related Administration qualification
General Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be unemployed South African graduates
- Have Grade 12 (NQF 4)
- Hold the relevant qualification mentioned above
- Not have previously participated in an internship programme
- Be interested in gaining Public Service work experience
Employment Equity
The Department of Health aims to promote equity in terms of:
- Race
- Gender
- Disability
Appointments will support the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted via:
Email Applications
Send applications to:
Use the relevant reference number as the email subject line.
Postal Applications
The Director-General
National Department of Health
Private Bag X399
Pretoria
0001
Hand Delivery
Reception (Brown Application Box)
Dr AB Xuma Building
1112 Voortrekker Road
Pretoria Townlands 351-JR
Enquiries
Attention: Ms M Shitiba
Enquiries: Mr A Masilo
Telephone: (012) 395 8669
Important Notes
- Late applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants must quote the correct reference number.
- Incomplete applications may be disqualified.
- The internship programme does not guarantee permanent employment after completion.
